Older Comments about the 2010 Hardwicke Stakes (G2)...

Harbinger is taking a big step up this weekend into Group 1 company in the King George. But this colt has been perfect so far in 2010. He done nothing wrong, and has only won. Winning the Group 3 Surprise Stakes over Manifest at Newbury. The Group 2 Ormonde Stakes over Age of Aquarius at Chester. And recently astro-blasting the Group 2 Hardwicke Stakes field at Ascot. Drawing well away from Duncan and Barshiba. It's easy to see why this colt is second betting choice for the King George behind Epsom Derby winner, and stablemate, Workforce. Jockey Ryan Moore usually rides both horses for Sir Michael Stoute. But has chosen Workforce for the King George. The mount on Harbinger has gone to Goldikova and Vision D'Etat jockey Olivier Peslier.